Soul-Fire_
"He finds his Soul in Love and Music"
Eric Fane (Richard Barthelmess) is a composer unwilling to compromise his dream for a steady job back home in the United States. After his studies in Italy, he moves to Paris, where he is forced to write popular songs for money when he stops receiving support from his father. He tires of selling out and, after an encounter with the mob, starts to travel. He begins a madcap journey from Paris to Port Said, Egypt, and to the South Seas, where he believes he has found love with Teita (Bessie Love).
Starring
Richard Barthelmess, Bessie Love, Percy Ames
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Soul-Fire was released 101 years ago in 1925.
Overview
Eric Fane (Richard Barthelmess) is a composer unwilling to compromise his dream for a steady job back home in the United States. After his studies in Italy, ...
Soul-Fire is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (20)
Richard Barthelmess
Eric Fane
Bessie Love
Teita
PA
Percy Ames
1st Critic
CE
Charles Esdale
2nd Critic
Effie Shannon
Mrs. Howard Fane - Eric's Mother
LB
Lee Baker
Mr. Howard Fane - Eric's Father
Carlotta Monterey
Princess Rhea
GW
Gus Weinberg
The Old Musician
Ann Brody
Katinka - Princess Rhea's Maid
Helen Ware
San Francisco Sal
Walter Long
Herbert Jones - Sailor
RR
Rita Rossi
The Prima Donna
EL
Edward La Roche
The Orchestra Leader
HS
Harriet Sterling
Ruau
RH
Richard Harlan
Nuku
ER
Ellalee Ruby
The Dancer in the Music Hall
AM
Arthur Metcalfe
Dr. Travers, of Leper Island
GP
George Pauncefort
Mr. Simpson - Attorney
AB
Aline Berry
Fleurette - Mannequin
HR
Harry Redding
The Disappointed Musician
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What is Soul-Fire about?
Eric Fane (Richard Barthelmess) is a composer unwilling to compromise his dream for a steady job back home in the United States. After his studies in Italy, he moves to Paris, where he is forced to write popular songs for money when he stops receiving support from his father. He tires of selling out and, after an encounter with the mob, starts to travel. He begins a madcap journey from Paris to Port Said, Egypt, and to the South Seas, where he believes he has found love with Teita (Bessie Love).
How long is Soul-Fire?
Soul-Fire has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Soul-Fire?
The cast of Soul-Fire includes Richard Barthelmess, Bessie Love, Percy Ames, Charles Esdale, Effie Shannon.
GENRES (1)
Drama
